Skye
Meaning: The sky; Isle of Skye
Origin: English/Scottish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #270
Total births: 1,160
History: Skye surged in the 2000s in Australia. The Isle of Skye's Scottish connections appeal to Australian parents, and the sky itself is spectacular in Australia. Skye represents Australian open spaces.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2013) | #91 |
| Babies named Skye in 2013 | 74 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,160 |
| Peak year | 2005 (102 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #73 |
| Years in records | 1978–2013 (14 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Skye
What does the name Skye mean?
Skye means “The sky; Isle of Skye” from English/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Skye?
Skye has English/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “The sky; Isle of Skye”.
How popular is Skye in Australia?
Skye ranked #91 in Australia in 2013 — given to 74 babies that year.
When was Skye most popular?
Skye peaked in 2005 with 102 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Skye a boy or girl name?
Skye is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Skyes in registered births are female.
How long has Skye been recorded in Australia?
Skye appears in birth records in Australia across 14 years — from 1978 through 2013.